Jena, 08.04.2026. The jobwalk Jena enters its eighth round this year, once again transforming the city center into a large open-air job fair. On June 6, 2026, up to 100 companies will present themselves on the Marktplatz in search of new employees.
- What: 8th jobwalk Jena (Open-Air Job Fair)
- When: Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Where: Marktplatz, Jena
- Target Group: Professionals, career starters, and interested parties
- Exhibitors: 80 to 100 companies
Career Opportunities Under the Open Sky
The “jobwalk” has established itself in Jena as a permanent format for the regional economy. Unlike traditional career fairs in exhibition halls, the concept relies on an informal atmosphere right in the heart of the city. The expanded program offers visitors the opportunity to engage in conversation with potential employers, almost in passing. From regional craft businesses to the service sector and globally active high-tech corporations, a wide range of the Thuringian corporate landscape is represented.
Countering the Shortage of Skilled Workers in Thuringia
For the participating companies, their presence on the Marktplatz is an important tool in the competition for talented young talent and qualified personnel. The event is aimed not only at university graduates and students but also explicitly at school students looking for an apprenticeship, as well as experienced professionals seeking a career change. Information, open exchange, and tangible career opportunities are the focus of the day.
Background: Jena as a Business Location
The City of Light, Jena, is considered the economic engine of Thuringia. Historically shaped by pioneers such as Carl Zeiss, Otto Schott, and Ernst Abbe, today’s industry focuses heavily on the fields of optics, photonics, health technology, and the digital economy. This specialization leads to a constantly high demand for well-trained specialists. Job fairs like the “jobwalk” serve as an important bridge between the local economy and potential applicants to counteract the shortage of skilled workers and retain talent in the region.
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